Chinese-Style Chicken in Lettuce Cups

While this is not a stand-in for the lettuce wraps from local Asian joint Pei Wei (They use a spicier brown sauce than this recipe.), it's a yummy, healthy lunch or dinner. And it comes together quite quickly.

Chinese-Style Chicken in Lettuce Cups
Makes 2 main-course servings.

3/4 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 large jalapeno chili, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce (or Tabasco if you don't have garlic chili sauce)

1 tablespoon sesame oil
Boston lettuce leaves
Chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro and chopped green onions, optional

Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl and stir to blend well. (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Heat sesame oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add chicken mixture and sauté until chicken is cooled through, breaking up clumps, about 4 minutes.

Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves with toppings if desired.